I also don’t think Lombo discovered a new level, just like I don’t think Kinsler has rediscovered his 2011 form.

]]>By: historiophiliachttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690643
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:46:14 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690643I was talking to him about the O’s and Lombardozzi. Keep up.
]]>By: unclemosesgreenhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690634
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:34:11 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690634The fact that DD traded Dog down so far. 1.1 million & Lombardozzi is a lot to give up for 3 weeks of Alex Gonzalez.
]]>By: historiophiliachttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690627
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:20:01 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690627What are you talking about?
]]>By: nsstlfanhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690583
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:44:21 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690583Clydeserra…. Get your Alex Gonzalez right. That was the other that played.
]]>By: bostonfrogshttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690557
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:12:06 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690557Players have slumps, but so do managers and GM’s. With Leyland gone and the Tigers’ window of opportunity closing, Dombrowski picked a bad time to have a career worst off-season.
]]>By: pappageorgiohttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690525
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:32:20 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690525Everyone thought Lombardozzi was the centerpiece in that trade. In reality it was Ray and Krol (who’s been good in relief). The tigers got 2 young pitchers in that trade.

And it makes no difference how well SL is playing at 2nd. We didn’t need that…..we have kinsler who’s been great.

]]>By: unclemosesgreenhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690491
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:44:37 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690491The fact that it’s just a few weeks in makes it all the worse. Fister for Ray & a DFA?
]]>By: unclemosesgreenhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690490
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:43:24 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690490That’s not the problem. The problem is that they thought Alex Gonzalez could play shortstop.
]]>By: historiophiliachttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690468
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:53:23 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690468We’re just a few weeks in, son. Don’t get all excited yet.
]]>By: pwshruggedhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690443
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:15:30 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690443This sort of underscores just how into scramble-mode the Tigers went when the severity of Iglesias’s injury became known. It also underscores just how poor the Fister trade looks, as now we traded Fister for just Robbie Ray and Krol. The organization is, from what I’ve heard, VERY high on Ray, and Krol looks like a capable lefty reliever… but really, until Ray comes up to the show and impresses, this will trade will continue to look like a steaming pile to fans.

WIsh Gonzalez well, though. He seemed like a good clubhouse presence and he seemed to put a good effort out there on the field. I just don’t understand why the Tigers didn’t go with a Romine/Worth/Lobardozzi combo from the beginning.

]]>By: pwshruggedhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690438
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 19:08:03 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690438The Tigers aren’t going to lose a draft pick to get one year of Stephen Drew. The farm system is decimated from win-now trades, so the draft pick is simply too valuable.

That said, don’t be surprised if they sign Drew after the draft in June, when that no longer matters.

]]>By: Eutaw's Finesthttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690431
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:12:18 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690431Hey there. No to throw salt on the wound BUT Lombardozzi? They guy Detroit sent to Baltimore? They one everybody chastised as a cast off who can’t hit and has sub par D? He’s hitting near .300 for the O’s and playing everyday 2B. I know the need for SS was greater than keeping Lombardozzi but yea… Kinda worked out in Baltimore.
]]>By: frank433http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690426
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:04:12 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690426Needed somebody to play shortstop, and they didn’t think Lombardozi could do that.
]]>By: frank433http://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690425
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:02:44 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690425Go back to Mlive with that nonsense irishtiger.
]]>By: straightouttavtownhttp://mlb.nbcsports.com/2014/04/20/tigers-release-shortstop-alex-gonzalez/#comment-690418
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 17:33:57 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=518672#comment-690418Sad news. He, Miguel Cabrera, and Josh Beckett are the only active players remaining from the magical 2003 Marlins team led by Jack McKeon. He was miscast as a starting SS but I hope someone take a shot at him as a utility man.
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